KOPA’S Prediction Corner EPL 03-05 Oct 2009

KOPA

Last week the blogger got 6 out of the 10 predictions right. As we reach another exciting weekend of premierleague action the blogger is back with his predictions on what’s going to happen this time in the 8th week of premierleague.

1-Bolton v Tottenham

Bolton v Tottenham

This will be a great test for Tottenham to show their away form as they visit the Reebok stadium. Spurs have started their season in a great way after many years and they will surely not loose such a good start by a defeat at the Reebok. On the other hand, Bolton have won 2 of their last 3 matches and are on a good run, so they will give Spurs a tough time.

MY CALL : Bolton 1-2 Tottenham

2-Burnley v Birmingham

Burnley v Birmingham

Two new comers, two relegation contenders as well, both will need 3 points from this game to keep them safe. Burnley have recognized that only home games are a big hope for them, surely a great advantage at home when they play a team of their own level. Mcleish surely needs to make some changes in the team to make an attacking combination to avoid pressure from Burnley.

MY CALL : Burnley 2-0 Birmingham

3- Wolves v Portsmouth

Wolves v Portsmouth

Almost 75 years ago, Manchester United lost 12 starting games of the season and they got relegated and after that portsmouth have shown the poorest start ever in the english top division. But a great last week performance against Everton is a good sign for pompey, unluckily they lost, wolves were also unlucky against Sunderland last week, but this will will be great chance for pompey to get off the mark. Home advantage for Wolves, draw from my side.

MY CALL : Wolves 1-1 Portsmouth

4-Hull v Wigan

Hull v Wigan

Roberto Martinez must be extremely happy after his team thrashed Chelsea last week and showed his team’s credentials to the league’s big sides. Seems like they have started getting momentem. Hull city are in dire straits Phil Brown has totally lost the plot and in my opinion wigan will win this one.

MY CALL : Hull 1-2 Wigan

5-Manchester United v Sunderland

Manchester United v Sunderland

With ever green Giggs scoring and making goals Man united look in a comfort zone. United have fielded a different central midfield almost every game this season. But apart from that they have a very settled side and with sunderland’s defence struggling i expect United to win this one with not a lot of trouble.

MY CALL : Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland

6-Arsenal v Blackburn

Arsenal v Blackburn

Arsenal are on a roll right now. After a bit of jitter in the two games in manchester they have starting wining matches in all competitions. Players like rosciky and wallcot are back from injuries which make them even stronger. Rovers have had an ordinary start to the season and this is not the right time for them to visit arsenal with wenger’s 13 years completed as a manager. Arsenal to win this one with ease.

MY CALL : Arsenal 3-0 Blackburn

7-Everton v Stoke

Everton v Stoke

We all know what stoke are all about. They are a very physical, tall side which plays direct football. Everton however, have started to win matches after a bad start to the season. They came from behind in the midweek to win their europa league match and i expect the likes of saha and yakubu to guide everton to victory in this one.

MY CALL : Everton 2-1 Stoke

8-West Ham v Fulham

West Ham v Fulham

Zola and Clarke make sure that West ham play football the right way. They get the ball down on the ground and try to pass it. Unfortunately that hasn’t worked so far this season. Fulham are also having an up-down start to the season. Both these London sides look very much matched but i guess home advantage for westham will be the key.

MY CALL : West Ham 2-1 Fulham

9-Chelsea v Liverpool

Chelsea v Liverpool

Massive game in west london this sunday when Chelsea face liverpool at stamford bridge. Both teams have lost a game each this week and are expecting to bounce back. But the more i think about the game the more i believe that its going to be a draw as both managers and teams will be too cautious to go all out and risk a defeat. So i am going to sit on the fence for this one.

MY CALL : Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool

10-Aston Villa v Manchester City

Aston Villa v Manchester City

After the big four these two sides are the next big things. Villa play the counter attacking football better than most in the league. City are cash rich and have plenty of stars at their disposal to call from. This match however, is too close to call as both teams look very  nicely balanced and matched. City might have a slight advantage on paper but with Villa at home i expect it to be a draw.

MY CALL : Aston Villa 1-1 Manchester City